Grantbox

Grantbox computers are built to general specs, with specific changes that depend on the nature of the hardware grant.

The GrantBox is one of several standard kinds of PC built in our Build Program. It is given to Hardware Grant applicants after they're approved for a hardware grant. Occasionally, standard-built FreekBox units and Diskless Terminals are distributed via the Hardware Grants program. (Storeboxen are rarely, if ever, given out as hardware grants.)

Grantboxen (current specifications)

hardware

(they generally rise over time)

FG-PDX Specs

Processor: 2800 MHz and above 
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: Hard drive: 80 GB IDE or 40 GB SATA
Optical drive: CD-RW/DVD-ROM or CD-RW & DVD-Rom
Networking: Ethernet onboard or PCI 10/100 Bt 

software

Some grant recipients choose to install their own software. We encourage them to use free software where possible though; we provide the following:

• Ubuntu Linux 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)
• Gnome desktop
• Openoffice.org office suite
• Firefox web browser